Firm proposes scooter-sharing service in Somers Point
By CRAIG D. SCHENCK/Sentinel staff SOMERS PONT — Want to boogie around Bay Avenue on an electric scooter and, when done, leave it where it lies? A businessman proposed providing a service so people can do just that. Jeremy Lynch, a representative of BIRD Scooters, presented his proposal to City Council via Zoom during its […]
Gillian, Mita families work together to enhance Wonderland experience
OCEAN CITY – The Gillian and Mita families announced last week that they are joining together to enhance Gillian’s Wonderland Pier’s guest experience. The two families with deep history in amusements and hospitality are partnering to create a unique experience and better serve guests of this premier destination. “We are thrilled that the Mita family […]
Cape May County COVID cases rise, drop back off
By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff More than a third of Cape May County residents have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine as of the start of this week, but active cases of the virus have increased over the past few weeks. Active cases had dropped below 300 in recent weeks, but climbed over […]
Ocean City announces events through May
OCEAN CITY – Ocean City is planning to open the 2021 season with a number of safe events for families. “We’re looking forward to the return of as many events as possible this year, but health and safety will always be our top priority,” Mayor Jay Gillian said. “We may not be able to hold all […]
Atlantic County tops 25,000 COVID cases, 600 fatalities
By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff On Monday, Atlantic County surpassed 25,000 cases of COVID-19 since the pandemic began, exceeding that milestone by one case as the death toll from the virus rose to 611 with 14 fatalities attributed to COVID between March 30 and April 5. There were 698 new cases in the county during that […]
Girl, 3, drowns in septic tank at Cape May County campground
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland and Chief William Priole of the Lower Township Police Department announce the ongoing death investigation of a 3-year-old girl in the Erma section of Lower Township. The Lower Township Police Department received a 911 call for medical assistance at 9:27 p.m. Saturday, April […]
Easter Bunny in Ocean City
The Easter Bunny was outside the Ocean City Cafe Saturday, bringing some joy to families.
OCHS diver Luke Gallagher breaks school records
In short season, he sets new mark for 6 dives, huge new mark for 11 dives By DAVID NAHAN/Sentinel staff OCEAN CITY – Ocean City High School senior Luke Gallagher said he “got a little lucky this year.” Luck may have very little to do with it. With his 2021 sports season shortened to just […]
Modern historic home full of hidden gems in heart of all the action
OCEAN CITY — The fantastic single-family duplex at 1501 Wesley Ave. is one of the most intriguing homes I have visited in more than six years of writing more than 300 installments of the House of the Week. It’s not the biggest nor the most expensive. It’s not on the ocean nor on the bay, […]